About Home: Easy Home Design Tips for the New Year

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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor With the holidays behind us, the new year before us and the cold solitary days of winter ever present, it's the perfect time to add a little color, a little pizzaz to your home. And you can do just that with these design tips and guides to creating a warm and inviting space. Design a Bedroom for Better Sleep Although the days are slowly getting longer, the nights a little shorter, many of us are still drawn to the comfort of a good book, a cozy blanket and a warm bed. This guide to creating a welcoming retreat will not only provide essential comforts but also help you sleep a much deeper sleep. Search Related Topics:  mattress covers  sleep disorders  bedroom color ideas How to Decorate with Bold Colors I've never been confident enough in my design skills to use bold colors in my home decor. It's the reason our house is awash of beige and ivory with a dash of pale greens thrown in for good measure. After reading this article on how to add bold colors to my boring palette, I'm inspired to do just that with these easy-to-follow tips. Search Related Topics:  nursery design  using paint  color schemes Paint the Kitchen in 7 Steps Speaking of bold colors, here's a design change that is inexpensive, easy to do, and requires only time, energy and inspiration. If you provide the hours and muscle needed, we'll provide the inspiration and the practical know-how to turn your kitchen into a beautiful and creative space. Search Related Topics:  kitchen paint color ideas  paint finish for kitchen  kitchen layouts How to Overcome Home Buying Obstacles For those of you who prefer to start over with a new home rather than try to redesign the old, or if you're planning on purchasing your first home, this article is for you. With details on obstacles you may encounter and how to overcome them, you'll discover that 2013 may be your best year to buy a new home. Search Related Topics:  buying a home  mortgages  offer negotiations Related Searches House Building Plans House Design New Year E Card New House House Blueprints Featured Articles Install a New Shower Head Top 10 Interior Repair Tips Five New Year's Resolutions for You and Your Dog Composting in Winter How to Build Slab-Style Cabinet Doors How to Repurpose Flea Market Finds   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement